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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,234.73, 18,264.58 and 7,266.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,234.73, 18,264.58 and 7,266.35 is: 10,027.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,234.73 : 18,264.58 = 7,266.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,234.73/18,264.58 = 7,266.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,234.73x = 18,264.58 × 7,266.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,234.73x = 132,716,721.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,716,721.39/13,234.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,027.92

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